Chew gum or walk for a better colonoscopy?
NCT ID NCT06192394
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested if chewing gum or walking before a colonoscopy helps clean the bowel better and makes patients more satisfied. 168 adults were split into three groups: standard prep, gum chewing, or walking. The goal was to see if these simple activities improve the quality of bowel preparation and comfort.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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168 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Jul 2024
- Finished
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Jul 2025
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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18 to 65 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Individuals aged between 18 and 65 years, * Capable of effective communication, * Mentally healthy, * Individuals who can comprehend and implement planned interventions before colonoscopy. Exclusion Criteria: * Individuals with a history of abdominal surgery, * Those with serious illnesses that could affect the study outcomes (e.g., severe heart failure, kidney failure), * Individuals using medications that could impact intestinal functions due to systemic diseases, * Individuals who have not complied with the recommended interventions will not be included.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa
Istanbul, 34000, Turkey (Türkiye)
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